Calvin Johnson (musician)

Calvin Johnson
Calvin Johnson
	Johnson in 2011
Background information
Also known as	Selector Dub Narcotic
Born	November 1, 1962 (age 61); Olympia, Washington, U.S.
Genres	Punk rock, lo-fi, indie rock, electro
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, DJ, record producer, label head
Instrument(s)	Guitar, vocals
Labels	K Records

Calvin Johnson (born November 1, 1962) is an American guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, music producer, and disc jockey. Known for his uniquely deep and droning singing voice, Johnson was a founding member of the bands Cool Rays, Beat Happening, Dub Narcotic Sound System, The Go Team and The Halo Benders.

Calvin Johnson is also the founder and owner of the influential indie label K Records and has been cited as a major player in the beginning of the modern independent music movement.^[1]

^ Michael Azerrad, Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes From the American Indie Underground 1981–1991 (US: Little Brown, 2001).

[1] Michael Azerrad, Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes From the American Indie Underground 1981–1991 (US: Little Brown, 2001).

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